Be sure to have plenty of gas in the tank, because La Rochelle is worth making a detour for. Situated 45 miles from Mazieres-en-Gatine, it’s home to a few fabulous attractions, such as Tour St. Nicolas and La Rochelle Hotel de Ville. Get ready to start racking up those miles, because Saintes Amphitheatre and Arch of Germanicus are also worth a road trip. You’ll discover these great sights in Saintes, 55 miles away.